College GameDay Halloween broadcast attracts 2.5 million viewers in Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
ESPN's 'College GameDay' celebrated Halloween with a live broadcast from Bloomington, Indiana, on November 2, 2026. The show averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second-most-watched Week 9 broadcast since its inception in 1987. Despite criticism of its direction and the prominent role of analyst Pat McAfee, this season's overall viewership is up by over 4% compared to last year. The broadcast featured guest appearances from head coach Curt Cignetti and Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, as well as a tribute to Nick Saban for his 75th birthday. The program will next visit South Bend for the Notre Dame vs. Miami game.
- •Broadcast averaged 2.5 million viewers on November 2, 2026.
- •Final hour peaked at 3.2 million viewers.
- •Show aired from Showalter Fountain at Indiana University.
- •Indiana defeated Minnesota 23-16 following a late-field goal exchange.
- •Next broadcast will be from South Bend for Notre Dame vs. Miami.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘College GameDay’ Halloween broadcast maintains historic viewership streak
"ESPN’s “College GameDay” continued its meteoric ratings rise during Saturday’s Halloween broadcast from Bloomington, Indiana. Despite criticism surrounding the program’s direction and analyst Pat McAfee’s prominent role, the show attracted another massive audience during Week 9. “College GameDay” averaged 2.5 million viewers , making it the […] The post ‘College GameDay’ Halloween broadcast maintains historic viewership streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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